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Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,080

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,463

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520112011
ModelForteSorentoSorento
TrimSXEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,890 $27,595 $32,395
Base Invoice $19,707 $26,155 $30,420
Technology Package 1,900    
Premium Package 2,300 1,500  
Cargo net 50 40 40
Floor mats 115 115 115
Panoramic sunroof   1,200 1,200
Limited Package   2,000  
Cargo cover   125 125
Technology Package 1,717    
Premium Package 2,079 1,340  
Cargo net 42 32 32
Floor mats 93 95 95
Panoramic sunroof   1,070 1,070
Limited Package   1,785  
Cargo cover   100 100
Options (change) 4,365 4,980 1,480
Options (change) 3,931 4,422 1,297
Destination 825 795 795
Total Price $26,080 $33,370 $34,670
Total Invoice $24,463 $31,372 $32,512

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,653
Model Year201520112011
ModelForteSorentoSorento
TrimSXEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$26,080$33,370$34,670
Adjustments for Features0-2,400-3,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,080$30,970$31,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$625
Total Invoice$24,463$31,372$32,512
Adjustments for Features0-2,256-2,884
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,463$29,116$29,628
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$512

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201520112011
ModelForteSorentoSorento
TrimSXEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals$75 $75
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,250$5,650$6,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,400$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,256-2,884

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20152011
ModelForteSorento
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length171.3 in183.9 in
Width70.1 in74.2 in
Height57.1 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,067 lb.3,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.237.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft372.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested270081%
Total Not Requested65019%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72549%
Total Not Requested75051%

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